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Bible verse
Proverbs 18:10
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
What it means
Picture a runner sprinting for the safety of a fortress with the danger close behind, and the fortress is not a place but a name, the name of the Lord. To trust that name is to find walls that no trouble can breach. Safety here is nearer than a building, it is a Person you can call on. Christians run into the name of Jesus, the name at which every knee will bow, and find refuge there. When the day threatens to overwhelm you, run toward Him.
Proverbs 18:10 at a glance
| Reference | Proverbs 18:10 |
|---|---|
| Book | Proverbs |
| Chapter to read it in | Proverbs 18 |
| Topic | strength |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- 2 Samuel 22:3
- Isaiah 26:4
- Psalms 91:2
- Psalms 144:2
- Psalms 61:3-4
- Psalms 27:1
- Psalms 18:2
- Genesis 17:1
- Revelation 1:8
- Psalms 56:3-4
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Proverbs 18:10?
It is in Proverbs, in Proverbs 18. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Proverbs 18:10?
Readers most often set it beside 2 Samuel 22:3, Isaiah 26:4, Psalms 91:2, Psalms 144:2. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Proverbs 18:10?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Proverbs 18:10, before any of us arrive. We bring you Proverbs 18:10, strength. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Proverbs 18 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Proverbs 18:10 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
